In accordance with its mission, Wake Forest has made a priority of global study and understanding. At the helm of Global Wake Forest is the Provost Office of Global Affairs which oversees the Center for Global Programs and Studies (GPS), the Center for Research on Abroad and International Student Engagement (RAISE), and the WFU residential and academic centers around the world. Global Affairs also works across the WFU Collegiate University to support all academic units in achieving their goals towards advancing global mindsets which includes grants for international research, funds to host international conferences and scholars, and international opportunities for faculty development.
